Navigate to the main menu and then proceed to the search form on Heavy.com. The article titled “Proposed 3-Team Blockbuster NBA Trade Sends Lakers a $114 Million Star” discusses the potential trade involving the Lakers acquiring a star player worth $114 million. The article suggests that the Lakers might consider trading Austin Reaves for a player like Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks to bolster their roster. The pressure is on the Lakers to demonstrate their ability to build a championship-caliber team, especially with LeBron James possibly becoming a free agent soon. Dejounte Murray has been a target for the Lakers in the past, and there’s speculation that they might have another chance to acquire him in a three-team trade involving the Charlotte Hornets to facilitate the deal.
The Lakers receive Murray and Hornets center Nick Richards as part of the deal. Los Angeles trades Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, a 2025 first rounder and 2030 first-round pick to Atlanta.
The Hawks also receive a protected 2027 first-round pick from the Hornets with De’Andre Hunter heading to Charlotte. By adding Hunter in the three-team trade, Atlanta is able to secure three future first rounders as the franchise hits the reset button with this proposal.
Let’s take a look at whether this trade pitch makes sense for the Lakers, Hawks and Hornets.
